The Biomedical Writer's Handbook: Case-Based Lessons and Applications

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Goutham Rao (Jack Medalie Professor and Chairman, Jack Medalie Professor and Chairman, Case Western Reserve University)

The Biomedical Writer's Handbook

Case-Based Lessons and Applications

Goutham Rao (Jack Medalie Professor and Chairman, Jack Medalie Professor and Chairman, Case Western Reserve University)

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Oxford University Press Inc
09 October 2025

Creative writing & creative writing guides; Communication studies; Medical profession; Biomedical engineering

Writing is an integral part of what it means to be a scientist. Unfortunately, biomedical scientists receive little to no training in scientific writing. It's simply assumed that when the time comes to write an article, abstract, grant application or some other work, the ability to write clearly and persuasively will automatically appear. The result is that poor writing skills are a significant barrier for many in the biomedical fields. The Biomedical Writer's Handbook is designed to fill this skills gap, without the need for extensive coursework or advanced degrees. Instead, the Handbook introduces readers to a simple paradigm for clear and persuasive writing, and then applies the paradigm to the most common writing tasks academic physicians and others are likely to encounter. Learning principles and theories is insufficient to develop skills, so the Handbook includes a number of exercises for practice. The book is connected to an online community (The Biomedical Writer's Handbook Community) in which readers will find additional exercises, tips for writing, links to resources, and also the opportunity to connect with other writers to share feedback and ideas.

By: Goutham Rao (Jack Medalie Professor and Chairman Jack Medalie Professor and Chairman Case Western Reserve University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9780197789407
ISBN 10: 0197789404
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 09 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The Challenge of Biomedical Writing 2. The 5Cs 3. Writing a Paper; The Introduction 4. Writing the Methods Section of Your Paper 5. Writing Your Results Section 6. The Discussion 7. Writing an Abstract 8. Grant Writing: Good Ideas Expressed Poorly 9. Specific Aims 10. Background and Significance 11. Approach 12. Writing for Non-Experts 13. Developing a Writing Habit 14. Writing for Wellness 15. What About AI? 16. Giving Feedback to Others 17. A Few Words on Collaborative Writing 18. Ten Practice Problems

Goutham Rao, MD is a practicing physician, health services researcher, author, and medical editor. He is Editor-in-Chief of Family Practice, an Oxford University Press Journal. He is the author of more than 100 publications, including six books. He has served in a number of editorial roles and has taught writing skills to health care professionals for more than twenty-five years. Dr. Rao is also an established author of literary fiction and leads a group of professionals interested in pursuing creative writing. He has served on a number of prominent committees. He is currently a member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.